Cost Financial Analyst

Serve as a core finance partner to Manufacturing and Operations by driving visibility into cost structures (materials, conversion, logistics), improving forecast accuracy, and enabling cost control and capital allocation decisions. · Partner with Manufacturing to analyze product cost structure (materials, labor, conversion, yield) and identify cost drivers impacting profitability · Own monthly manufacturing variance analysis (volume, yield, cost rate, mix), explaining deviations vs AOP and forecast · Support cost optimization initiatives including plant efficiency, yield improvement, and sourcing decisions · Lead the annual operating plan and forecasting for Operations, SG&A and capital highlighting key risks and opportunities, while driving potential mitigating actions · Develop driver-based models linking volume, yield, and cost assumptions to financial outcomes · Participate in the month-end close ensuring accuracy of results and understanding variance drivers · Lead monthly reviews with stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment on cost targets · Supports the development of the annual capital plan, forecasts and analytical review of projects to ensure the adherence to internal financial benchmarks · Support capital planning and investment analysis of plants, including ROI, IRR, and payback for manufacturing and operations initiatives · Partner with operations to evaluate capacity expansion, automation, and cost reduction projects. · Conducts ad hoc analyses and projects to support business management decisions · Lead monthly G&A meetings with cost center owners to provide a clear understanding of results

· 3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or manufacturing finance, or similar role · Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field is required · Strong understanding of cost drivers (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, etc) · Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required - SAP HANA and Power BI a plus · Prior work experience in industries such as Manufacturing or Food Manufacturing is preferred · Analytical, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and self-motivated · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%) to support plant visits, operational reviews, and cross-functional collaboration